Poem: The Sun Will Rise Again

i disappeared through the cracks of life,
like a candle burnt out in the night,
and nobody noticed but him;
pulled bed covers over my head,
as long-winding days felt like dread,
and the depth of my being began to weep.

i disappeared through the cracks of life,
like an injured bird without its flight,
and nobody cared but him;
put a brave face on for the world,
but inside there’s a raging war,
as I choose life over death repeatedly.

i disappeared through the cracks of life,
like a thief stealing diamonds in the night,
and decided to reach out to him;
he extended his loving hand,
whispered softly, “it’ll be ok,”
and ok, I now feel it seems.

Life is challenging for all of us. Yet, for some people, life is really tough to cope with when heavy clouds stay longer than they should. This poem is dedicated with lots of love to those, who at times, suffer from depression, anxiety or post-traumatic disorders.

If this is you, please reach out to loved ones, share your burdens with a therapist or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 so that you may begin your road to mental and emotional recovery. The sun will rise again; hang in there, i promise, you’ll see.

August 20, 2018

August 20, 2018

2 Comments

Justin Alam

October 31, 2018

You could certainly see your skills within the work you write. The mental health sector hopes for more passionate writers such as you who are not afraid to mention how they believe. Always go after your heart.

Beyond the Pacific

October 31, 2018

Thank you for the feedback, it is really encouraging. I now finally understand what mental health is about and how important it is to our overall well-being. Thank you, I certainly will be now writing more and exploring further about mental issues. Cheers, Miriam.

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